CDC Breast Cancer

Join us for a Facebook live event with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and CDC’s Nikki Hayes to talk about cancer survivors. Watch today at 1:30PM ET: facebook.com/repmarkdesaulnier

If you’re receiving chemo for breast cancer, your risk of infection is higher. Visit preventcancerinfections.org for tips to lower your risk of infection this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.

Ready to explore your hereditary risk for breast and ovarian cancer? Ask relatives about the cancer in your family to get the clues you need: https://bit.ly/3l1mEqo

This Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week, find out how your family cancer history can help you understand your risk. https://bit.ly/2EjIgNM

As a young mom, Amy had genetic counseling and testing to learn how her family history affected her risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Find out how it gave her a head start in protecting her health this National Previvor Day: https://bit.ly/3j16KL7

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week is here. Take action to understand your HBOC riskstarting with learning your family cancer history. https://bit.ly/328Yn9g

Don’t let life’s curveballs get in the way of learning your breast cancer risk. This Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer week schedule a telehealth appointment to talk about your risk and whether genetic counseling and testing is right for you. https://bit.ly/31cjQ1G

Why does breastfeeding lower a woman’s risk of some cancers? Find the answer to this and more questions about breastfeeding and cancer prevention this World Breastfeeding Week: https://blogs.cdc.gov//breastfeeding-for-cancer-prevention/

You may know that breastfeeding is a healthy choice for your child, but do you know how it can help your own health? Breastfeeding your babies can lower your risk for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn more this World Breastfeeding Week: https://blogs.cdc.gov//breastfeeding-for-cancer-prevention/

Two sisters, same genetic test results, two different paths. This National Sisters Day, find out how Emily and Caroline supported each other in learning about their breast cancer risk while choosing different ways to manage it. https://www.cdc.gov//bri/stories/emily-caroline/index.htm

As routine preventive services begin to resume through #telehealth and in-person visits, ACOG and CDC are launching a free online course series to help clinicians identify and manage risk for early onset #breastcancer. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3dr9eis

Were you diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? You may want to apply to our Young Advocate Progr...am. You'll learn how to advocate for your needs and use your experiences to make a difference. Apply before July 17: https://bit.ly/2GN86K3 See more